I have used dead animals as a part of stage show, and it amazing how fast the stupid animal defenders jump up and scream.
Situation was my friend,a professional butcher, had the carcass of his beloved cat in the friezer for some years, wanting to do something special as a tribute to his pet. So he butchered the dead cat and strapped the fur over a frame. Nice homeage if you ask me, but this crazy "animal lover" runs out the venue without asking what this is, and starts slandering me on the web. So many self righteous people out there..